Most of us have a kitchen waste wheelie bin, but not all kerbside collections accept garden waste – and even if you have a garden waste wheelie bin too, why give away all that potential nourishment and energy for your garden when you could make your own compost? It’s not hard to start composting, you[…]
How to start composting
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Composting, Guest post Apr 04, 2019
Mulching your beds and borders
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Composting, Fruit and veg gardening, Gardening for beginners, General Gardening, Ornamental gardening, Spring Apr 19, 2018
Mulching simply involves adding an extra layer of material to the surface of your soil. The benefits of doing so are as follows:- Retains moisture in the soil Suppresses weeds Protects soil structure in heavy rain and excessive foot traffic Moderates the temperature of the soil and the air just above Keeps crops above clean[…]
How to make leaf mould
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Autumn, Composting, Gardening for beginners, General Gardening Oct 26, 2017
Leaf mould is a humus rich invaluable compost that is a gardener’s dream. Made from decaying fallen leaves, it forms a dark brown crumbly compost that can be used as a mulch, soil conditioner, or mixed with other ingredients to make seed and potting compost. It is best made in the autumn when the leaves have[…]